Office Collection (page 6)

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Portrait of Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Earl of Mirabeau (1749-1791)
JEB4959942 Portrait of Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Earl of Mirabeau (1749-1791). Engraving of the 19th century Musee Paul Arbaud, Aix en Provence; Musee Paul Arbaud, Aix-en-Provence

A teacher correcting a student with a rule in his classroom. Body punishment 19th century. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961530 A teacher correcting a student with a rule in his classroom. Body punishment 19th century. Illustration 19th century

Technical school for indigent boys on 7th Avenue in New York (USA). Evening class at the centre for child workers
NWI4961462 Technical school for indigent boys on 7th Avenue in New York (USA). Evening class at the centre for child workers, 1890. Illustration 19th century

Telegraphs of Western Union Company offices in New York, United States, years 1870
NWI4954103 Telegraphs of Western Union Company offices in New York, United States, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Telegraph office has Sandy Hook in New Jersey, years 1870. 19th century color engraving
NWI4954102 Telegraph office has Sandy Hook in New Jersey, years 1870. 19th century color engraving.; (add.info.: Telegraph office has Sandy Hook in New Jersey, years 1870)

Santa Claus opening a stack of letters, 1880s
NWI4881197 Santa Claus opening a stack of letters, 1880s.; (add.info.: Santa Claus opening a stack of letters, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

History of Immigration in America: Immigration Queue at Ellis Island, New York Harbour, circa 1905
NWI4890150 History of Immigration in America: Immigration Queue at Ellis Island, New York Harbour, circa 1905. Reproduction of a photograph.; (add.info.: History of Immigration in America)

Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder
3077831 Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder; (add.info.: Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder)

Presidential election in the United States: Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) receiving the results of the election in
NWI4935395 Presidential election in the United States: Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) receiving the results of the election in the office of his library in 1888

President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) consulting his lawyers on his defence against the impeachment procedure initiated
NWI4936278 President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) consulting his lawyers on his defence against the impeachment procedure initiated by Congress in 1868 - Colorisee engraving 19th century - President

Portrait of Dr. Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), one of the founding fathers of the United States
NWI4942681 Portrait of Dr. Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), one of the founding fathers of the United States. Colour engraving 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Dr)

History of Religions: John Wyclif (or Wycliff or Wycliffe, 1320-1384) translating the Bible into English, 14th century
NWI4940054 History of Religions: John Wyclif (or Wycliff or Wycliffe, 1320-1384) translating the Bible into English, 14th century

British explorer Richard Burton (1821-1890) writing at his office in his room in Trieste (Italy) in the 1880s
NWI4923077 British explorer Richard Burton (1821-1890) writing at his office in his room in Trieste (Italy) in the 1880s. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884
3478924 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1896
3478922 The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1896; (add.info.: The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House: This organisation was set up to make it possible for passengers)

The telegraph room, 1859
3480013 The telegraph room, 1859; (add.info.: The telegraph room; Electric and International Telegraph Company; Bell Alley; London. 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888
3480012 Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888; (add.info.: Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480009 The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: The Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: The instruments for carrying messages)

Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480003 Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: the batteries for operating the 395 instruments)

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

William Henry Harrison, 1841
1576650 William Henry Harrison, 1841; (add.info.: William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) 9th President of the United States. Harrison was an American military officer and politician

19th century hospital for letters
673410 19th century hospital for letters; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Hospital for letters); Universal History Archive/UIG

Photocard, 1930s: Stockholm (coloured photo)
8671673 Photocard, 1930s: Stockholm (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stockholm)

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Orara Studio

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Orara Studio

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Orara Studio

Quote Accountant
Orara Studio

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205640 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter K Kaleidoscope)

Letters E F G H; E Grocer; F Iron Founder; G Engraver; H Watchmaker, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205611 Letters E F G H; E Grocer; F Iron Founder; G Engraver; H Watchmaker, 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Jie Jin

Pink office
Julia Ramiro

Cube
Jianshu

Lenin in his Office at the Kremlin in Moscow, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657890 Lenin in his Office at the Kremlin in Moscow, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info)

Illustration in " Song illustree", ca. 1840 - The employment office - Work - Clown
ICA4841456 Illustration in " Song illustree", ca. 1840 - The employment office - Work - Clown; (add.info.: Illustration in " Song illustree", ca)

Christopher Columbus studies a map in his office in Spain, 15th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4846345 Christopher Columbus studies a map in his office in Spain, 15th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo)

Portrait of Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908), President of the United States
NWI4937285 Portrait of Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908), President of the United States, 1885 to 1889 and 1893-97 at the White House in 1888.; (add.info)

Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)
7342245 Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 60.9x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman
5615884 Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman; (add.info.: Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman, via a wall-mounted Phelp's Duplex internal telephone.; 1879)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Managers and management of establishments Forclum, 1910
LUX4756069 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Managers and management of establishments Forclum, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

Classroom, mixed and has several levels, a colonial school, with a child punished
NWI4961469 Classroom, mixed and has several levels, a colonial school, with a child punished, wearing a cover head of cancer and the teacher reading a book to a young boy. Illustration 19th century

Teacher, reading at his office, in the classroom of a colonial school, 17th-18th century. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961452 Teacher, reading at his office, in the classroom of a colonial school, 17th-18th century. Illustration 19th century

US House of Representatives in the mid-1800s
NWI4959719 US House of Representatives in the mid-1800s.; (add.info.: US House of Representatives in the mid-1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Female civil servant: Residents of a city accusing the new post office employee, circa 1905
NWI4957995 Female civil servant: Residents of a city accusing the new post office employee, circa 1905. Reproduction of an illustration from 1905.; (add.info.: Female civil servant)

Middle Ages: Scribe writing in his cell surrounded by manuscript. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4893622 Middle Ages: Scribe writing in his cell surrounded by manuscript. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info.: Middle Ages: Scribe writing in his cell surrounded by manuscript)

Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters (b/w photo)
7134179 Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters (b/w photo); (add.info.: Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210250 Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane
PCT4277458 Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane. School, chatter, punishment.; (add.info.: Schoolers chatting)

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"Unveiling the Power of the Office: A Historical Journey through Posters and Landscapes" Step into the captivating world of offices as we explore their significance throughout history. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster to a German propaganda poster during WW1, these hints offer glimpses into the diverse roles that offices have played in society. Intriguingly, an inter-war period British military poster reminds us of how offices were crucial hubs for strategic planning and coordination. Meanwhile, a geological map of the British Islands highlights how scientific knowledge was harnessed within office walls to understand our natural surroundings. Shifting our focus to politics, we encounter Vladimir Ilich Lenin in his Kremlin office in Moscow during October 1918. This snapshot captures the intensity and determination that often emanated from political leaders working behind closed doors. During World War II, an eye-catching poster questions whether every journey taken is truly necessary - reminding us that even mundane tasks can be essential when executed efficiently from within an office setting. Similarly, Dublin's O'Connell Street showcases bustling city life with its array of shops and offices serving as vital economic centers. Examining another inter-war period Territorial Army poster reveals how individuals were encouraged to serve their country by joining this reserve force - highlighting yet another facet of office-based operations within military structures. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Windmill Hill in Ballyholme; its serene landscape serves as a reminder that even amidst urbanization, pockets of tranquility exist where one can escape from daily office routines. Fast-forwarding to the 1960s brings us face-to-face with an army recruitment poster capturing both adventure and camaraderie associated with military service - emphasizing how offices served as gateways for young men seeking purposeful careers beyond civilian life. Haymarket in Sheffield transports us back to 1937; bustling streets lined with shops and businesses remind us that vibrant commercial districts are at heart extensions of countless interconnected offices.